For Carlo Ancelotti, few doubts: the Real Madrid coach imagines Kylian Mbappé starting this Wednesday evening during the poster for the knockout stages of the Champions League against PSG.
Present at a press conference this Tuesday noon, the former PSG coach spoke of the keys to the "recovery" hoped for by Real after the 1-0 defeat at the Parc des Princes on February 15.
You have a great experience in the Champions League.
What aspects do you need to press for this return match?
CARLO ANCELOTTI.
There are a lot of things to take into account in these matches.
The most important is the mental aspect, the desire that we will have.
We must rely on public input as well, which will be very important.
We must arrive with a huge motivation.
I see my team calm, with a good state of mind.
Will Toni Kroos play Wednesday night?
Players who are not at 100% cannot start these matches.
If he doesn't feel 100%, Kroos won't play.
You said Mbappé was unstoppable before the first leg.
Do you have a plan to stop it?
We have a plan but not just for Mbappé.
For Neymar, Messi and all the other PSG players.
We have to play as a block, give intensity for 90 minutes.
We have to play an intelligent match, we must not go crazy.
We have to win this game, not be three or four goals ahead.
The most important thing is to stay alive and play with intensity.
Do you think a player can play after a shock like the one received by Mbappé?
I do not know.
We are preparing for the match believing that Mbappé will be able to play this match.
Would you understand that the public welcomes Mbappé with enthusiasm?
The history of the Bernabeu reminds us that great players have always been received with applause.
I would totally understand that.
This stadium loves big players.
He also likes to see Real Madrid win and play well.
Who has more to lose tomorrow: Real Madrid or PSG?
If we lose, we all lose together.
We all know the importance of the Champions League for this club.
The season will continue no matter what.
I hope, I am convinced that it will be with the Champions League.
But PSG thinks the same.
Against Real Sociedad (4-1), we saw this idea of a high block.
Will you implement the same plan against PSG?
High pressure and defensive vigilance, yes, against players like Neymar or Mbappé, are very important.
We have to play the match that the public wants to see.
“We had a bad match in Paris.
We are convinced that we will have a great game tomorrow."
What did you learn from the first leg?
We weren't able to put our game in place. We suffered from PSG's pressure.
We were not able to start from behind to attack well.
The low block was effective until the last minute.
But we have to be better with the ball.
Were you affected by the first leg defeat?
And how is Karim Benzema?
Yes, the first leg hurt us.
This team has pride.
Especially in this competition.
We are all convinced that the best Real Madrid can face the best PSG.
We saw the best PSG in the first leg.
I hope we will see the best Real Madrid tomorrow.
And Karim is fine.
He has recovered well since his injury.
What can Eduardo Camavinga bring you in midfield?
He was good against Real Sociedad.
He showed his good physical and technical quality.
I have a lot of confidence in him.
He can start or come into play tomorrow night.
What's the difference between Real Madrid on February 15 and today?
The team had the opportunity to work physically.
We have improved on this aspect.
We had a bad match in Paris.
We are convinced of having a great game tomorrow.
